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In order to be convicted of Operating After Suspension, the Commonwealth must prove (1) that you operated a motor vehicle, (2) after your driver’s license or right to drive in Massachusetts had been suspended or revoked, and (3) that agent, such as a household member or employer had received notice that your Massachusetts license or […]

Federal law requires all motor vehicle departments to check a national computer database, known as the Problem Driver Pointer System of the National Driver Register, to insure that a driver does not have a problem with his or her license in another state before issuing a driver’s license. If you appear in the NDR, there

In Massachusetts, DUI first offenders may get what is known as a 24D disposition for the first drunk driving (DUI) offense. Mass. 24D first offender dispositions are granted pursuant to G.L. c. 90 § 24D which allows for the case to be continued without a finding and the placement of the defendant on probation for

If you are serious about achieving the best possible outcome in your Massachusetts Operating Under the Influence (OUI) case, you should hire the best DUI lawyer that you can afford. I have found that there are general practitioners who handle drunk driving cases amongst many other types of cases and there are those lawyers who

Not long ago marijuana was an illegal controlled substance in Massachusetts. First came “medical marijuana” and now we have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Marijuana possession once led to arrest and criminal charges. Now, thanks to democratic process, in most cases it is not a violation of state law to possess marijuana in Massachusetts.

Lending your vehicle to the wrong person in Massachusetts can have severe consequences such as the loss of your driver’s license. For example, if you lend you vehicle to someone whose license is suspended, the Registry may revoke the vehicle’s registration or your Massachusetts Driver’s License. Also, if you are convicted of knowing allowing someone